Our client is a Reinforced Concrete Frame & Groundwork Sub-Contractor that is based just outside London in Hertfordshire (just outside the M25). Their annual turnover is around £200m. I have met with this company multiple times and having got to know the directors of the business and their values, I would highly recommend this contractor as leader with in this sector. They are constantly investing back into the business and are developing their systems and people as the company grows. They have a diverse client base and are working with top main contractors and developers all over London and the surrounding areas. This is a great company to consider working for now, but with the ability to watch your role expand and build into a senior member of the team, this offers a great opportunity for anyone with the right experience.

About the Requirements / Responsibilities:

You will be critical in supporting the Project Management & Contracts Management in producing, overseeing and monitoring of the contract and construction programmes

You will support the PM in briefings to proactively focus design (temporary and permanent), procurement, labour, plant and staff in order to secure programmed dates and milestones.

You will have competence in Asta Power Project (or similar planning software) and a well-developed ability to communicate technical issues clearly.

You will have the ability to read, absorb and visualise information from drawings and text and convert this into a robust vision for construction.

You will be a communicator who can motivate ancillary staff who produce 3D models and ‘cartoon’ sketches, so that our proposals are set before the client using visual aids as well as text. Constructive communication with Estimators is also important.

Experience of a busy and fast moving ‘Concrete Frame and Groundwork Specialists’ tendering office and the necessary ability to cope under pressure.

Broad engineering knowledge – knowing when something looks right.

Numerate and articulate.

To fulfil this role, we would ideally hope for the candidate to have spent a proportion of his / her career on building sites as an engineer, project manager or similar, preferably in the narrow field of groundworks and concrete frame construction but this is not essential if strong planning experience can be shown in this field.

About the Rewards / Benefits:

If successful you will receive a strong basic salary estimated at £60,000 to £80,000 per annum (based on level of experience) with a package to match. This is negotiable above for very senior candidates.

How to Apply:

I am more than happy to discuss these opportunities with people over the phone or face to face in a fully confidential manner. This is an incestuous sector and I fully understand the importance of keeping things discrete.

Alternatively, it would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment. In line with GDPR, nothing will be done with your CV / details until we have discussed the role in detail anyway, but having gained an understanding of your formal past, this may help when we come to talk and discuss the options.

My name is Andrew Jackson and I am one of the directors at Cityscape Recruitment Ltd and have been for 10 years now. I have around 15 years’ experience in civil engineering & construction recruitment and during this time I have specialised in the niche sector of concrete frames, groundworks, basement construction and demolition.

Q: What does this mean for you?

A: I have connections with pretty much every company in this field. I can offer you options with a variety of the best employers in this market. In addition to this, I have an in-depth knowledge of each of these employers. I can tell you all about their set ups, projects, future plans and what they can offer you as an individual moving forward.

I am always open to having confidential conversations with individuals interested in expanding their careers. If the right options don’t exist for you right now, we can stay in touch. If, however, we have companies that could be ideal for you; I can tell you all about them.

Consultant Contact Details

Alex was a pleasure to work with throughout the recruitment process and provided excellent advice and help. There was a key focus on finding the right role for me from the outset, and Alex was great at keeping in touch with updates and handling any issues. Alex has an excellent telephone manner and remains professional in all situations. He is able to build fantastic relationships and is driven and committed to his job role. Very good, well rounded, personal service!

Armand Grigorescu, Site Manager

I would like to note that Austin have a long standing relationship with Cityscape Recruitment that spans 10 years. Cityscape Recruitment are firmly our preferred supplier when recruiting for Construction Professionals. They take a keen interest in understanding the position and brief as part of managing the whole recruitment process both seamlessly and professionally. They have met with us on several occasions to understand the business model, and subsequently made successful placements with staff who have been with us since 2009!

Austin Company, Projects Director

Cityscape Recruitment was recommended to me through a friend who previously had an excellent experience with them. It is clear they provide a consistently excellent, high-quality service. They acted diligently and assertively, combining this with a valued awareness of the current market position and relevant sector activity. I was provided with informative and regular updates without being hassled like some recruitment agencies. I would certainly recommend their services to friends and colleagues.

Chris Pratt, Commercial Manager

I have been with my new employer for a few months now and I am very happy with the company. They are very goal/target focused and do invest in their personal. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for all the support you gave me since the first moment we had contact. You have demonstrated professionalism, commitment and fantastic client facing skills.

Daniel Fiel, Contracts Manager

Cityscape Recruitment are a professional consultancy who understand the needs of their clients and the importance of matching the right individual to the right role. They are a rare breed in their profession. They make a point of understanding your businesses specific recruitment requirements and work hard to resource highly skilled professionals against our business resourcing strategy for growth and development. I can highly recommend their services.

Senior Contracts Manager / Bid Manager, Fourfront Group

It has been a pleasure working with Reshma over the last 2years, the candidates we meet through Cityscape Recruitment suit the roles we are looking for and our company style and therefore, we have taken on a number of construction professionals for permanent roles. We are looking forward to successfully placing further candidates in the future years as we grow.

Director, Corrigan Street

McGee Group has worked with Cityscape Recruitment since 2006 across all professions within the construction industry. A number of our senior personnel were successfully sourced and placed by them and fitted into our company culture straight away. Cityscape Recruitment listens to our requirements and has an impressive database of construction professionals to draw from. I am very happy with the service provided and we will definitely work with them again in the future.

Managing Director, McGee Group Ltd

Jasmine is professional, dedicated and always gives 100% with regards to my searches. I can see how she attracts some of the most eligible professionals as she is a very warm and sincere individual with a charming personality. Jasmine ensures that she understands the full brief before embarking on the search for the ideal individual and she always insists that she meets and vets each candidate before promoting them to me.

Purchasing Manager, Redrow (London Division)

I have no hesitation in recommending Cityscape Recruitment to anyone seeking a new role. I was contacted by Billy concerning a particular role in buying. I was well informed about the role and potential employer prior to the interview and very impressed by his regular contact to keep me updated throughout the process. His professionalism in all aspects of handling my application is a good example to all of how a consultancy should represent a professional and keep them well informed.